Cyber Security Engineer I

Textron Systems is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer I to provide cybersecurity engineering support for both next-generation and proven technologies that help support and protect the warfighter. In this role, you will work alongside the Cyber Security team to support assessment and authorization efforts aligned to the Risk Management Framework (RMF), with the goal of achieving an Interim Authorization To Test (IATT) or Authorization To Operate (ATO).

What you’ll do

• Provide cybersecurity engineering support across next generation technologies and proven platforms used to support and protect the warfighter
• Support product assessment and authorization efforts in accordance with RMF to achieve IATT or ATO
• Use vulnerability and compliance scanning tools, including ACAS, Nessus, EvaluateSTIG, NMAP, and SCC, then perform in-depth analysis of scan results against STIGs and SRGs
• Develop remediation and mitigation plans and create implementation packages for those plans
• Be willing and able to travel occasionally to other locations for cybersecurity activities (less than 10%)
• Work independently and collaboratively in an engineering environment, using established processes to guide day-to-day execution

Key requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• Basic understanding of technical writing
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain a DoDD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M IAT II or higher certification within the first six months, such as Security, SSCP, CySA, CCNA Security, or GSEC

Technologies and concepts you’ll work with

• ACAS, Nessus, EvaluateSTIG, NMAP, SCC
• STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and SRGs (Security Requirement Guides)
• RMF (Risk Management Framework)
• DoDD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M
• Security, SSCP, CySA, CCNA Security, GSEC
• Windows and Linux

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Education assistance
• Career development and training opportunities, including support for DoDD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M certification preparation (labor, exam, and Continuing Education Unit (CEU)/Continuing Professional Education (CPE) support)
• Wellness program, including fitness reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(K) with company funding
• Paid parental leave

AI readiness

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required; curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment are valued.

Location: Hunt Valley, MD (onsite)
Salary: USD 79,300 - 119,000 per year